Editor's note
Multi-cloud computing represents a new frontier for IT pros. Because it's difficult for a single cloud provider to perfectly meet all their needs, some enterprises use multiple providers and multiple sets of cloud services to regain control.
A multi-cloud environment gives you the advantage of mixing and matching public cloud resources, while minimizing vendor lock-in risks. The use of multiple cloud providers can also reduce the risk of data loss or downtime because due to a single provider's failure.
But to take advantage of multi-cloud benefits, you need to carefully manage and monitor your cloud deployment and costs. Follow this guide to map a path out of the single-provider realm and into the world of multi-cloud computing.